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Terry Alexandar Ejeh (born 31 October 1988) better known by his stage name Terry Apala, is a Nigerian afrobeat and Apala (traditional Yoruba music) hip-pop musician.[1]

Terry Apala
Birth nameTerry Alexandar Ejeh
Born (1988-10-31) 31 October 1988 (age 33)
Occupation(s)Singer, performer
Instrument(s)voice, keyboard
Years active2010–present

Background and early career


Terry Apala[2] was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to Jeff Ejeh, a banker and it was here that he first began his journey into entertainment at the age of 12. He was part of a dance group called "Mezo Soprano" which went on to perform at the launch of "Kanu Heart Foundation" in 2000.[3]


Solo career


Terry left the group and decided to embark on a solo career. He released his debut mix trap "Champagne Shower" which launched him into the mainstream.[4][5]


2017: Shape of You, Ed Sheeran cover


On 14 April 2017 he released a cover of Ed Sheeran's single "Shape of You".[6] The cover won him "Best Music Cover of the Year (International)" at the City People Music Award 2017.[7] That same year, he was nominated for "Apala Artiste of the Year". ` Terry was nominated Rookie of the Year at the 2016 The Headies Awards,[8] and "Most Promising Act to Watch" at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[9]

He was featured on Reminisce's 2016 song " Skit".[10]


Major Vibes EP (2020)


The self acclaimed King of Apala New Skool – Terry Apala releases his first music project titled "Major Vibes".[11] "Major Vibes" is a six (6) track extended play (EP) that was released on 13 August and features no other artiste but was released with the collaboration of music producer/serial hit-maker, Major Bangz who produced all the tracks in the EP.


Singles


Year Title Album Ref
2020 No Sege x (CDQ (rapper)) — [12]
2020 Lock Up ft (Niniola) — [13]
2019 Bread and Beans ft (zoro) — [14]
2019 Apala Wifi — [15]
2018 Keep Them Talking — [16]
2018 Mushin (Barking (song) Cover) — [17]
2018 Baca — [18]
2018 Joosi — [19]
2017 Bad Girl — [20]
2017 Feel Me — [21]
2017 Social media — [22]
2017 Palongo — [23]
2017 Mgbor — [24]
2016 Mo Popular — [25]
2016 Omidan — [26]
2016 Champagne Showers — [27]

Awards and nominations


YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResultRef
2016The HeadiesRookie of the YearNominated[28][29]
2016Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Act to WatchNominated[30]
2017City People Music AwardBest Music Cover of the Year (International)Won
2017City People Music AwardApala Artiste of the YearNominated[31]

See also



References


  1. "Terry Apala". Notjustok. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  2. "Latest News & Music About Terry Apala". LocaaTunes - Musch Xclusive Music. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  3. "Terry Apala". Music In Africa. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  4. "VIDEO: Terry Apala – Champagne Shower WIFI'". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. Olorunsola, Michael (10 November 2017). "#MusicallyWithMichael: My Top 3 dynamic Nigerian Hip Hop acts". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  6. "[Music] Terry Apala – Shape of You (Ed Sheeran Cover)". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  7. "#CPMA2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT THE CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". www.citypeopleonline.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  8. "Mayorkun Wins "Rookie of the Year" Award at The Headies 2016". BellaNaija. 29 December 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  9. "Tiwa Savage and Tekno top Nigerian Entertainment Awards nominations". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  10. "MP3: Reminisce - Skit ft. Terry Apala & Mojo Fundz» 9jabaze | SongBaze". 9jabaze | SongBaze. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  11. "Terry Apala & Major Bangz – Major Vibes EP". LocaaTunes. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  12. "Terry Apala X CDQ – No Sege | LocaaTunes « Download Mp3". LocaaTunes - Much Xclusive Music, Video & Entertainment. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
  13. "Terry Apala ft. Niniola - Lock Up | Mp3 Download « NotJustOk". Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2020-03-07.
  14. "New Music: Terry Apala feat. Zoro – Bread & Beans". BellaNaija. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  15. "[MUSIC] Terry Apala – Apala Wifi". TopNaijaMusic.com. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  16. The Boomplay development team. "Boomplay - Everything Music". www.boomplaymusic.com. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  17. "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Mushin (Barking Cover) | LocaaTunes « Download Mp3". LocaaTunes - Much Xclusive Music, Video & Entertainment. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  18. "New Music: Terry Apala – Baca". bellanaija.com. bellanaija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  19. "Terry Apala Releases "Joosi"". www.guardian.ng. guardian.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  20. "MUSIC: Terry Apala – Bad Girl ft. Bisola". naijawavez.com. naijawavez. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  21. "Terry Apala – Feel Me". naijamusiclist.com. naijamusiclist. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  22. "Terry Apala - 'Social media'". pulse.ng. pulse. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  23. "Terry Apala – 'Palongo' ft Musiliu Ishola". Pulse.ng. jonathan. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  24. "[Music] Terry Apala – Mgbor". naijaloaded.com.ng. naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  25. "Audio:- Terry Apala – Mo Popular". nigeriansounds.com. nigeriansounds. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  26. "Terry Apala - 'Omidan'". www.pulse.ng. pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  27. "Music: Terry Apala Champagne Shower Prod By Sess". 36naija.com. 36naija. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  28. "2016 Headies: Organizers Finally Announces Rookie Of The Year". tooxclusive.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  29. "Dice Ailes,Terry Apala,Dremo,Mayorkun & Mz. Kiss – Who Will Win The Headies 2016 Rookie Of The Year Award?". naijaloaded.com.ng. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  30. "FULL Nominee List For 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Naijaloaded. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  31. "LIST OF NOMINEES FOR 2017 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS". Citypeopleonline. Retrieved 10 November 2019.




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